AMD Ryzen AI 9 465 vs Intel Core 5 220H Comparison

Head-to-Head Benchmarks

The benchmark data shows a dominant performance profile for the AMD Ryzen AI 9 465, which wins 14 of the 15 recorded comparisons against the Intel Core 5 220H. The only Intel win comes in Cinebench R15 single-core, where it posts 262 against the AMD’s 247, a 5.7% edge. That single result does little to offset the scale of AMD’s victories elsewhere.

The largest margin appears in PassMark extended instructions, where the AMD Ryzen AI 9 465 scores 24,773 versus the Intel Core 5 220H’s 14,642, a 69.2% advantage. This indicates a substantial lead in SIMD or specialized instruction workloads. Cinebench R23 multi-core shows a similar pattern, with the AMD part at 17,462.5 and the Intel part at 11,198, a 55.9% gap. Cinebench R15 multi-core also favors AMD heavily, 2,672.5 to 1,835, a 45.6% difference.

In PassMark find prime numbers, AMD leads 124 to 82, a 51.2% margin, suggesting strong integer throughput in that specific test. PassMark data compression shows AMD at 349,463 versus Intel’s 247,921, a 41.0% lead. PassMark integer math puts AMD ahead by 34.8% (99,156 to 73,555), while PassMark multithread shows a 32.5% edge (28,986 to 21,884). PassMark random string sorting goes to AMD by 31.4% (37,379 to 28,438).

The single-core picture is more nuanced. Cinebench R23 single-core gives AMD a 7.7% win (1,996.5 to 1,853), and PassMark single-thread gives AMD a 10.1% lead (3,750 to 3,405). The Intel part’s Cinebench R15 single-core win is its only bright spot, and it is a narrow one. AMD also wins PassMark floating point math by 20.8% (62,411 to 51,671), PassMark data encryption by 15.7% (17,601 to 15,216), and PassMark physics by 14.3% (1,689 to 1,478).

In aggregate, the AMD Ryzen AI 9 465 holds an average benchmark score of 43,431, placing it in the 88th percentile of all CPUs in the database. The Intel Core 5 220H averages 28,574, which is the 80th percentile. The nearest rivals for the AMD part include the AMD Ryzen AI Max PRO 385 (43,326, 0.2% lower) and the Intel Core Ultra 9 386H (43,210, 0.5% lower), while the AMD Ryzen 7 170 and Ryzen 7 PRO 7745 sit 0.6% higher. For the Intel part, the AMD EPYC 7203P matches it at 0.0% delta, the AMD Ryzen 7 PRO 6850HS is 0.1% higher, and the Intel Core i5-12600 is 0.3% higher.

Architecture Differences

The two processors come from fundamentally different design schools. The AMD Ryzen AI 9 465 uses the Zen 5 architecture on a 4 nm TSMC process, with a die size of 233 mm². Its codename is Gorgon Point, part of the Ryzen AI 400 generation (Zen 5 / Zen 5c). The Intel Core 5 220H uses Raptor Lake architecture on Intel’s 10 nm process, with the Raptor Lake-H codename and a Raptor Lake Refresh generation label.

Core counts differ in a notable way. The AMD part has 10 cores and 20 threads, while the Intel part has 12 cores and 16 threads. This means AMD relies on simultaneous multithreading to double its thread count, while Intel’s 12 cores do not support hyperthreading in this configuration, yielding fewer threads despite more physical cores. The AMD part’s base clock is 2.00 GHz with a boost clock of 5.00 GHz. The Intel part runs at a higher base clock of 2.70 GHz but a slightly lower boost of 4.90 GHz.

Cache hierarchies also diverge. Both use 80 KB of L1 per core, but the AMD L2 is 1 MB per core versus Intel’s 2 MB per core. The L3 cache is 16 MB on AMD and 18 MB shared on Intel. Process node advantage belongs to AMD at 4 nm versus Intel’s 10 nm, which explains part of the efficiency and thermal envelope difference.

Power draws are significantly different. The AMD Ryzen AI 9 465 has a TDP of 28 watts, while the Intel Core 5 220H is rated at 45 watts. This makes the AMD part substantially more power-efficient per unit of performance, which is relevant for mobile workloads. Socket choices also differ: AMD uses the FP8 socket, Intel uses BGA 1744.

Memory support shows another split. AMD supports DDR5 and LPDDR5X with dual-channel memory and a bandwidth of 89.6 GB/s. Intel supports DDR4 and DDR5, also dual-channel, but the database does not record a bandwidth figure for it. Neither part supports ECC memory. PCIe capabilities differ as well, with AMD offering Gen 4 with 16 lanes (CPU only) and Intel offering Gen 5 with 8 lanes (CPU only).

Integrated graphics differ in branding and capability. The AMD part ships with Radeon 880M graphics, while the Intel part uses Iris Xe Graphics 80EU. Both are mobile-focused, but the AMD iGPU is a newer generation part.

FAQ

Q: Which processor has the higher multi-core benchmark score?

A: The AMD Ryzen AI 9 465 leads decisively. In Cinebench R23 multi-core, it scores 17,462.5 versus the Intel Core 5 220H’s 11,198, a 55.9% advantage. Cinebench R15 multi-core shows a 45.6% lead (2,672.5 to 1,835).

Q: Is the Intel Core 5 220H faster in any single-core test?

A: Yes. The Intel part wins Cinebench R15 single-core with a score of 262 against the AMD’s 247, a 5.7% margin. However, in Cinebench R23 single-core, AMD leads at 1,996.5 versus 1,853 (7.7% higher), and in PassMark single-thread, AMD leads at 3,750 versus 3,405 (10.1% higher).

Q: How do the two compare in terms of core and thread counts?

A: The AMD Ryzen AI 9 465 has 10 cores and 20 threads. The Intel Core 5 220H has 12 cores and 16 threads. AMD’s part uses multithreading to exceed Intel’s thread count despite having fewer physical cores.

Q: What is the power consumption difference between the two?

A: The AMD part is rated at 28 watts TDP, while the Intel part is rated at 45 watts TDP. The AMD processor therefore draws significantly less power while delivering higher benchmark scores in most tests.

Q: Which processor has the higher boost clock?

A: The AMD Ryzen AI 9 465 boosts to 5.00 GHz, which is higher than the Intel Core 5 220H’s 4.90 GHz boost. Intel does have a higher base clock at 2.70 GHz versus AMD’s 2.00 GHz.

Q: What is the average benchmark score difference between the two?

A: The AMD Ryzen AI 9 465 averages 43,431 across its benchmark suite, placing in the 88th percentile. The Intel Core 5 220H averages 28,574, placing in the 80th percentile. AMD’s average is about 52% higher than Intel’s.

Specification Differences

| Specification | AMD Ryzen AI 9 465 | Intel Core 5 220H |

|---|---|---|

| Cores | 10 | 12 |

| Threads | 20 | 16 |

| Base Clock | 2.00 GHz | 2.70 GHz |

| Boost Clock | 5.00 GHz | 4.90 GHz |

| TDP | 28 W | 45 W |

| Socket | AMD Socket FP8 | Intel BGA 1744 |

| Architecture | Zen 5 | Raptor Lake |

| Codename | Gorgon Point | Raptor Lake-H |

| Generation | Ryzen AI 400 (Zen 5 / Zen 5c) | Core 5 (Raptor Lake Refresh) |

| Process Node | 4 nm (TSMC) | 10 nm (Intel) |

| Die Size | 233 mm² | Not recorded |

| L2 Cache | 1 MB per core | 2 MB per core |

| L3 Cache | 16 MB | 18 MB (shared) |

| Memory Support | DDR5, LPDDR5X | DDR4, DDR5 |

| Memory Bandwidth | 89.6 GB/s | Not recorded |

| PCIe | Gen 4, 16 Lanes (CPU only) | Gen 5, 8 Lanes (CPU only) |

| Integrated Graphics | Radeon 880M | Iris Xe Graphics 80EU |

| Part Number | 100-000001861 | SRQ6SQ5MM |

| Launch MSRP | Not recorded | $342 |

The Verdict

The data clearly favors the AMD Ryzen AI 9 465 across nearly every benchmark category. It wins 14 of 15 head-to-head tests, and in many cases by wide margins. The average benchmark score of 43,431 places it in the 88th percentile of all CPUs, compared to the Intel Core 5 220H’s 80th percentile and 28,574 average. AMD’s nearest rivals are other high-end mobile and workstation parts like the AMD Ryzen AI Max PRO 385 and Intel Core Ultra 9 386H, while Intel’s nearest rivals include the AMD EPYC 7203P and Intel Core i5-12600, which are much lower in the performance hierarchy.

The power efficiency story also favors AMD. At 28 watts TDP, the Ryzen AI 9 465 delivers higher multi-core performance than a 45-watt Intel part. This is a meaningful advantage for mobile systems where thermal headroom and battery life matter. The AMD part’s 4 nm process node versus Intel’s 10 nm explains part of this efficiency gap.

The Intel Core 5 220H does have a higher base clock (2.70 GHz versus 2.00 GHz) and more L2 cache per core (2 MB versus 1 MB), but those advantages do not translate into benchmark wins. Its single Cinebench R15 single-core victory is the only recorded test where it outperforms AMD, and that margin is just 5.7%.

For any workload that stresses multiple cores, the AMD Ryzen AI 9 465 is the clear choice. The Cinebench R23 multi-core result, where AMD leads by 55.9%, is representative of the overall pattern. The Intel part’s forte appears limited to specific legacy single-threaded scenarios, and even there, AMD wins the newer Cinebench R23 single-core test.

Where Each One Wins

The AMD Ryzen AI 9 465 wins in every recorded multi-threaded benchmark. This includes Cinebench R15 and R23 multi-core, PassMark multithread, data compression, encryption, integer math, floating point math, extended instructions, prime number finding, random string sorting, physics, and single-thread tests in both Cinebench R23 and PassMark. The margins range from 7.7% (Cinebench R23 single-core) to 69.2% (PassMark extended instructions). This makes it the stronger choice for content creation, compilation, scientific computing, and any parallel workload.

The Intel Core 5 220H wins exactly one recorded benchmark: Cinebench R15 single-core, with a 5.7% margin over AMD. This suggests a narrow advantage in a specific, older single-threaded workload. It also has a higher base clock and more L3 cache (18 MB versus 16 MB), but the recorded data does not show these translating into broader performance wins.

In practical terms, the AMD part is the better all-rounder for mobile use, given its lower TDP and higher benchmark scores. The Intel part could be considered only for users stuck with a specific legacy single-threaded application that is sensitive to the Cinebench R15-style workload. For everything else, the AMD Ryzen AI 9 465 delivers superior performance by a substantial margin, as confirmed by the 14-to-1 win record and the 88th versus 80th percentile ranking.